Ubisoft fastens Tom Clancy brand Mar 21, 2008
Launching later this year are futuristic World War III game "EndWar" and an untitled air combat simulator. Links posted in this story. (Variety)
Flyboys Squadron Now Available from Matrix Games Mar 20, 2008
As an added bonus, Flyboys Squadron comes with a free one month of online play for both Flyboys Squadron and Warbirds, a World War II air combat simulator with over 100 aircraft and ground vehicles. David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "Whether its manning the gunner's seat and fending off another wave of enemy aircraft or piloting a legendary Nieuport 17 yourself, Flyboys Squadron brings good fun and plenty of action in a conflict that isn't covered nearly enough. We're... (IGN PC Games)
Siberian Strike X Feb 20, 2008
An explosive shootem up in the pure line of the 80s: embark immediately in a merciless air combat against the Soviet forces of the 30s. Finely-worked graphics and atmospheres Street-Fighter style: prepare yourself to blow-up the skies in a myriad of light effects. (USA Today -- Tech)
Battle of Britain II -- Wings of Victory Now Available from Matrix Games Feb 13, 2008
David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "Battle of Britain II -- Wings of Victory packs a spectacular one-two punch as players can fight the air war over British skies almost any way they like and choose their own level of involvement. Whether you're a hardcore strategy gamer or an action junky looking for some good historical air combat, this game will deliver.". Each plane, factory, airfield, and radar station has a specific purpose and effect on the progress of the war and... (IGN PC Games)
Scrapping Hornets could harm US ties Jan 1, 2008
At the time, Dr Nelson said the deal was made after advice from the Defence Department and RAAF that the US-built Super Hornet offered the best solution to a looming air combat capability gap ... The RAAF needed to review what was the best way to ensure its regional air combat superiority but also whether it needed the sort of high-end capabilities that came with expensive so-called "fifth generation" stealth war planes ... "If you decide you are never going to be in that sort of situation... (The Australian)
Veterans Day--Decoding the U.S.S. Midway Nov 10, 2007
While Mills doesn t consider his role anything extraordinary, he does acknowledge that the Navy as a whole prevented a hot war between Communist and Nationalist China, outside of the limited air combat. The U.S. Navy has done a great deal to keep peace in Asia, he said. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
GameSage Weekly Nov 9, 2007
We're not quite sure, but perhaps that's why the Ace Combat franchise has been such a success since its advent on the PlayStation way back in 1995 (though it was called "Air Combat" then). If you're in need of some help, don't hesitate to for unlockables like the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-117 Nighthawk. (IGN PS2)
New ‘Spider-Man' takes air out of hero's webs Oct 26, 2007
The absence of air combat is all the more glaring after the pider-Man movie games also made by Activision that gave players the opportunity to swing their way along the New York City skyline whenever they pleased. Even the 16-bit Spider-Man beat-'em-ups pider-Man: The Video Game and aximum Carnage offered web-swinging levels to balance out the punchy fare. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Another casualty of the next-gen war Oct 17, 2007
The original game came out as a launch title for the first Playstation console and featured air combat almost as exciting as the Sega classic 'Urban Strike. . (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Ultra VIP trips Oct 11, 2007
arrived at Air Combat USA, they were given an hour-long briefing, then donned flight suits, parachutes and helmets. Joellen and Rick and their copilots then boarded two twin engine Marcheti SF 260 fighter planes. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Ubisoft Locks Onto Warhawk Sep 26, 2007
"The player will experience all the action and excitement of modern air combat, from intense dog fighting to tactical strikes." ... Connections for Tom Clancy's Air Combat [working title] (PC). (IGN PC Games)
Blazing Angels 2 Review Sep 26, 2007
The mission objectives were lackluster, the artificial intelligence companions were too powerful, and the core of the game, air combat, was simply dull. Has Ubisoft rectified its past mistakes of tedium with. (IGN PC Games)
US exercising India's military muscle Sep 8, 2007
Warplanes, based on the carriers and on land, will also play a major role in the exercises, which include "close air combat". Code-named "Malabar 07-2", the exercises are the seventh in a recent series of naval drills jointly held by the US and India. (Asia Times Online)
US Taking Part in Naval Exercise in Bay of Bengal Sep 8, 2007
That's not part of the exercise," he said. Military analysts note the Malabar exercise, in which 20,000 uniformed personnel are taking part, contains scenarios for air combat, interception of planes attacking from on shore and air defense of warships. Peter Brookes at the Heritage Foundation in Washington is a former deputy assistant secretary of defense. "Maneuvers of this size make it seem rather unlikely that it's just about piracy or proliferation or humanitarian issues," he said. The... (Voice of America)
US bomber mistakenly carries nuclear missiles Sep 7, 2007
The air combat command has ordered a halt in all operations until September 14 to review procedures, officials said, while the munitions squadron commander has been relieved of his duties and the crews involved with the mistaken load - including ground crew workers - have been temporarily suspended from handling munitions. The discovery was reported to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Peter Pace, and to the President, George Bush. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Chinese "Crackers" Attack Pentagon Sep 6, 2007
I think it s going to take an Internet 9/11, and we ve had some pretty serious problems on the Internet before the country becomes zealous about cyber warfare, said Gen. Ronald Keys, commander of Air Combat Command in February. The time to get serious about cyber attacks has arrived. (Human Events Online)
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword Review Aug 3, 2007
The new air mission system makes air combat a bit more realistic, but you'll need to worry a little more about land and sea units intercepting your sorties. Firaxis promised us that they'd improved the AI considerably with Beyond the Sword and after playing more than a few games, we have to admit that they've succeeded. (IGN PC Games)
Army recruiters use the lure of games Jul 25, 2007
Extreme Battleships, Supreme Air Combat, and Operation Tiger are just three of the online games developed by the ADF, where players can chalk up victories against the likes of War Pig, Flakattack and M-Shadows, and progress upward through the military ranks ... 03 million visitors since its launch in September last year while Supreme Air Combat has attracted 317,261 visitors since March. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Xbox 360 Showcases Greatest Holiday Lineup in Video Game History Headlined by 'Halo 3,' 'Grand Theft Auto IV,' 'Madden NFL 08' and 'Rock Band' Jul 11, 2007
"Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation" takes players up to the sky and into the heat of realistic air combat with next-generation audio and visual effects and online multiplayer action. Available this holiday, only on Xbox 360. (PR Newswire)
Heatseeker Review May 16, 2007
Would Heatseeker's faster arcade style and over-the-top explosions set itself apart from other air combat games, or will it simply fall to the wayside. The answer isn't too pretty. (IGN PS2)
VP brings Armageddon to Hearts of Iron 2 May 12, 2007
It offers two new alternative history scenarios, new attachments for naval units, the ability to build land units with brigades already attached, and new damage algorithms for the air combat system. Armageddon was only recently released for the PC version of Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday it shipped in late March. (MacCentral)
Attack on Pearl Harbor Dated May 10, 2007
May 9, 2007 - CDV Software announced today that the arcadey air combat game, Attack on Pearl Harbor, will be coming to North American PCs early this July. takes a simplified, pick-up-and-play approach to the air battles of World War II's Pacific Theatre. (IGN PC Games)
Retail Sought by Heatseeker May 3, 2007
Today Codemasters announced the air combat game is now available for the Wii and PlayStation 2. A PSP version will be arriving shortly. (IGN PS2)
Shields plays the victim in 'Sweet Alice' debut May 3, 2007
In new documentary developments, the History Channel debuts the air combat series Dogfights: The Complete Season One (four-disc, $49. 95), WGBH Boston Video releases the "American Experience" documentary Geronimo and the Apache Resistance ($19. (Washington Times, DC)
Eureka Seven Vol. 2: The New Vision Review Apr 18, 2007
GameplayAs the focus moves from the tolerable ground warfare to the worthless and confusing air combat the whole game suffers. 3. (IGN PS2)
New DVDs: Happy Feet, Happyness Mar 27, 2007
Dive Bomber features Flynn and Fred MacMurray in a tale of early flight research to help fighter pilots withstand the rigors of air combat. Gentleman Jim presents Flynn as the classy boxer James C. Corbett. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Microsoft Second-Guessing HD-DVD? Mar 23, 2007
Have a peek at Legendo/CDV's upcoming arcade air combat game. Apparently, SEGA missed the industry-wide memo about shipping only on Tuesdays. (DailyGame)
Video Game Review: God of War II Mar 20, 2007
There isn't much new to the game, but that's OK. One of the added sequences occurs early on, when you'll take flight on Pegasus, engaging in some air combat with Kratos' main weapon: two blades attached to long chains seared to his forearms. Also returning are context-sensitive attacks, during which one of the PlayStation button symbols will flash on-screen, prompting you to press the corresponding button to execute the attack. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Warbird Air Show flies Mar 16, 2007
30-day news archives. " James said. "People can see how those early fliers started. (Florida Today)
India now in the tent as a regional player Mar 16, 2007
Military exercises between India and the US have been growing in sophistication too, involving US nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines operating off Goa, air combat practices with front-line fighters, and even parachute drops in Alaska. While it is not itself a large arms supplier to India, Washington recently removed its objections to the transfer of a key "force-multiplier" from Israel, the Phalcon airborne warning and control system, which remains barred to China. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Warbird Air Show takes wing Friday | video Mar 12, 2007
TITUSVILLE In barely 100 years, air combat evolved from daredevils in open cockpits playing a deadly game of chicken in the shallow clouds to highly-trained professionals firing pinpoint weapons from supersonic jets in the thin air. You can catch the condensed version of that span of history when the three-day Tico Warbird Air Show takes off Friday at Space Coast Regional Airport. (Florida Today)
Chinese hackers seek U.S. access Mar 12, 2007
The U.S. must take aggressive measures against foreign hackers and websites that help others attack government systems, Gen. Ronald Keys, commander of Air Combat Command, told reporters in Florida on Feb. 9. "I think it's going to take an Internet 9/11, and we've had some pretty serious problems on the Internet" for the country to seriously re-examine its approach to cyberwarfare, he said, according to a transcript. (USA Today -- Money)
Battlestations Midway Mar 6, 2007
Enter the city, then press Submit. Visit the to get the latest temperatures. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Indian, French air forces stage war games in Kalaikunda Feb 22, 2007
"Nearly 480 sorties have been flown by both sides which included air combat missions, basic fighter manoeuvres and large force engagements," Air Marshal P.K Barbora told reporters. "Kalaikunda has huge airspace and the French pilots were focused on real-life operation. Our pilots have gained much experience from the exercise," said French Air Chief Marshal Patrick de Rousiers. (Zee News)
Vivendi Mobile Line-Up Feb 16, 2007
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. February 14, 2007 - On Valentine's Day, Vivendi Games Mobile displayed their love of the platform by announcing their release list for the first half of 2007. (IGN Wireless Games)
Transformers Feb 10, 2007
Weekly 36, and more cool links right here. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN PS2)
Transformers Eyes-on Feb 10, 2007
Since the game is still in development we weren't able to enjoy any of the more vehicle-specific missions, such as air combat with Starscream and Megatron (who, by the way, is a stealth bomber if you aren't up to speed in the new Transformers) or rampage driving missions with Optimus, utilizing real transform and roll out action. Still we had a chance to see the transformations in action, and though they don't have the classic noise from the original 80's show they're still really cool to watch. (IGN PC Games)
F-24 Stealth Fighter Review Jan 20, 2007
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. January 19, 2007 - If you're going to steal gameplay from older titles, at least make sure you steal the good bits. (IGN Game Boy)
First MACH Details Jan 7, 2007
First M.A.C.H. Details Air combat clashes with high-octane racing in Sierra's latest PSP title ... January 4, 2007 - The PSP certainly has its fair share of racing titles, and it even has a couple great air combat games, but as of yet no one has mixed the genres on Sony's portable ... Sierra Entertainment aims to change all that with , the system's first air combat/racing game that's set to launch this February. (IGN)
Sierra Entertainment Announces 1st Ever Aerial Combat/Racing Game for the PSP(R) System - M.A.C.H.(TM) - Jan 6, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivendi Games' Sierra Entertainment division has announced the development of M.A.C.H.(TM) (Modified Air Combat Heroes), the first flight combat/racing game exclusively for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system ... Modified Air Combat Heroes rise through the ranks by defeating rivals and unlocking customized parts and planes -- 180 over-the-top configurations possible across 11 planes -- for enhanced speed and weaponry ... Gamers will take to the skies for... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
